Scared. Shocked. Depressed. These words describe the more than one million women worldwide who are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. But they also apply to the husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, and friends to whom cancer sufferers turn for support. "Stand by Her" is written to help these men be the very best supporters they can be, combining solid practical advice with emotional guidance based both on the author's personal experience and his extensive research. Offering insight into medical, psychological, family, sexual, and financial issues. The book also provides an exhaustive section of print, online, and other resources for patients and caregivers. One day the war against breast cancer will be won. Until then, women need their men to help them fight. This landmark book will help any man overcome the fear and frustration of dealing with the disease, and arm him with the knowledge and resources he needs to Stand by Her.
Author(s): John W. Anderson
Edition: 1
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 272
Contents......Page 6
Foreword......Page 8
Acknowledgments......Page 12
Introduction......Page 16
CHAPTER 1 The Abyss: "I Have Breast Cancer" (Black)......Page 22
CHAPTER 2 Breast Cancer War: Assembling Her Armed Forces (Gray)......Page 56
CHAPTER 3 The Battle Begins: Surgery (Purple)......Page 98
CHAPTER 4 Chemotherapy: The Shot Felt Round the World (Red)......Page 128
CHAPTER 5 Warning: The Radioactive Emotional Fallout (Blue)......Page 170
CHAPTER 6 The New Normal: Rebuilding Her Life and Yours (Green)......Page 196
CHAPTER 7 The Great Unknown: Will It Return? (White)......Page 230
CHAPTER 8 The War Is Over: Five Years Later (Pink)......Page 254
Web Resources......Page 260
B......Page 264
C......Page 265
E......Page 266
H......Page 267
M......Page 268
R......Page 269
S......Page 270
Z......Page 271
About the Author......Page 272
